# Federal Ministry of Building and Technology of Austria **Wikidata**: [Q1006373](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1006373) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/federal-ministry-of-building-and-technology-of-austria ## Summary The Federal Ministry of Building and Technology of Austria was an Austrian government ministry classified as a *Bundesministerium* (federal ministry). It is now classified as a former entity, meaning it no longer operates or has been terminated. It applied to the jurisdiction of Austria. ## Key Facts - **Country**: Austria - **Instance of**: Bundesministerium (federal ministry), former entity - **Applies to jurisdiction**: Austria - **Google Knowledge Graph ID**: /g/122_g339 - **Wikipedia sitelink count**: 2 - **Wikipedia languages**: German (de), French (fr) - **Operational status**: No longer operates; classified as a former entity (ceased to function in its original capacity) - **Temporal classification**: Part of the conceptual domain of "past" — its existence is qualified as belonging to a concluded operational timeline ## FAQs **What was the Federal Ministry of Building and Technology of Austria?** It was an Austrian federal ministry (*Bundesministerium*) operating under the jurisdiction of Austria. It has since ceased operations and is now classified as a former entity. **What does it mean that the ministry is classified as a "former entity"?** This classification indicates the ministry no longer operates or has been terminated. Its existence is explicitly situated in the "past," distinguishing it from current, active Austrian government ministries. **In which languages is information about this ministry available?** Wikipedia articles about the ministry exist in German (de) and French (fr), totaling 2 sitelinks across language editions. **How is the ministry identified in structured knowledge bases?** It is identified in Google's Knowledge Graph under the ID `/g/122_g339`. As a former entity, the broader classification it belongs to is also linked to Wikidata item Q64139102 and BabelNet ID 00101101a. ## Why It Matters The Federal Ministry of Building and Technology of Austria represents a specific chapter in the organizational evolution of Austrian federal governance. Its classification as a former entity is not merely a label but a critical distinction in knowledge organization that separates historical government bodies from currently active ones. Without this precise temporal classification, databases and knowledge graphs would struggle to distinguish between active ministries and those that have concluded their operational lifecycles. For historians, archivists, and data scientists studying Austrian governmental restructuring, this distinction is vital for accurate record-keeping, trend analysis, and verification of organizational status. The ministry's existence and subsequent cessation reflect the dynamic nature of government administrative structures, where departments are created, merged, or dissolved in response to shifting policy priorities. ## Notable For - **Dual classification**: Uniquely classified as both a *Bundesministerium* and a *former entity*, placing it at the intersection of governmental structure and historical taxonomy. - **Jurisdictional specificity**: Explicitly tied to Austrian jurisdiction, anchoring it within a specific national legal and administrative framework. - **Cross-lingual presence**: Available in both German and French Wikipedia editions, reflecting Austria's multilingual regional context. - **Structured data integration**: Linked to Google Knowledge Graph ID `/g/122_g339`, enabling its identification across semantic web platforms and knowledge bases. ## Body ### Classification and Taxonomy The Federal Ministry of Building and Technology of Austria is classified as a *Bundesministerium* — the German-language term for a federal ministry. This places it within the category of top-level government departments operating under the authority of the Austrian state. Additionally, it carries the classification of "former entity," a designation indicating that the ministry has ceased operations. As a former entity, it is a subclass of the broader "entity" class, with its existence specifically qualified as belonging to the temporal domain of the "past." This classification separates it decisively from current entities, proposed entities, hypothetical entities, and replaced entities — structural distinctions that maintain data integrity within knowledge graphs. ### Jurisdiction and Scope The ministry applied exclusively to the jurisdiction of Austria. This means its regulatory authority, policy mandates, and administrative responsibilities were confined to the Austrian national context. As a federal ministry, it would have operated within the framework of Austrian constitutional law and governmental organization, contributing to the executive branch's management of building and technology portfolios. ### Knowledge Base Representation The ministry is represented across multiple structured knowledge systems. Its Google Knowledge Graph ID is `/g/122_g339`, which serves as a unique identifier within Google's semantic framework. The broader "former entity" classification that applies to it is further linked to Wikidata item Q64139102 (referenced as of July 9, 2020) and BabelNet ID 00101101a (noted as a "related match" under property P4390). These cross-references ensure that the ministry can be consistently identified across different semantic networks and knowledge platforms. ### Wikipedia Presence The ministry has a total of 2 Wikipedia sitelinks, corresponding to articles in German (de) and French (fr). The German-language article reflects Austria's primary official language, while the French-language edition extends accessibility to francophone audiences. The relatively limited number of language editions suggests a specialized topic with concentrated relevance rather than broad international notoriety. ### Former Entity Classification Context The "former entity" designation applied to this ministry carries specific structural implications. It is not a "former quality" or a "canceled name" — it denotes the actual cessation of the organization's operational existence. The classification is distinct from "replaced entity" (though it may partially coincide with one), and it is explicitly separated from "proposed entity" or "hypothetical entity." In media categorization systems, former entities of this type are grouped under "No longer existent subjects" on Wikimedia Commons and the main topic category "Category:Former entities." This taxonomic precision ensures that researchers querying Austrian government structures can filter for active versus defunct ministries without ambiguity.